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Beautiful Nightmares - The new novel from Shane J. Hopkins

Shane J. Hopkins
Author - Husband - Father - Grandfather - Outdoorsman - Retired Firefighter of 25 Years
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Carriage Inn book signing
T hings are well under way, after having a complete blast at my opening signing for "Beautiful Nightmares". Thank you so much to Kathleen...
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Aug 81 min read


Big Update!
My official press release for Beautiful Nightmares is out and I am ready to take this thing on the road!
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Jul 211 min read


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Dec 18, 20240 min read


From the Studio!
Christmas is right around the corner and Lisa and I finally had some time to enjoy ourselves apart from all of the construction chaos,...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read


THE LAST BELL
Hi everyone, Shane here. Well, it’s been a very busy Summer, naturally. But this Summer completes quite a chapter in my life. After 25...
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Aug 25, 20231 min read


Closing Time
A few videos from my recent signing at my brothers restaurant. One: A nice little intro video and then, Two: CLOSING TIME, with Sean...
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Dec 15, 20221 min read


A GREAT BOOK SIGNING AT HOPPY'S CANTINA
First off – Thanks to my brother Sean for hosting me at his amazing, cool restaurant. Lisa and I have such a cool group of friends. Also,...
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Dec 13, 20221 min read


MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas everyone. A few of my favorite things - my wife, my grandchildren, my absolutely favorite Christmas tree decoration, and...
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Dec 13, 20221 min read


Updates and More Signings!
Hi Whistlers! It's been a little while since my last update. Fall has bowed its head and winter is standing there waiting to take charge....
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Nov 17, 20221 min read


FALL!
Hello all Whistlers and future Whistlers, Summer is fading and Fall is stepping up. Personally, I love the Fall because I love the cold....
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Sep 26, 20221 min read


Summer Update
I know it has been a long time, so here is a quick update on everything coming up... I have recently completed Twenty-Four years on the...
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Aug 8, 20221 min read


NEW INTERVIEW: AMERICAN AUTHORS
Hi folks, I am trying to keep as active as I can with the book promotion while also personally enjoying a Summer that is also busy! I...
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Jun 27, 20221 min read


SUMMER FUN HAS ARRIVED!
Summer in Newport RI. It’s like nowhere else in New England. That’s not to say there are no other amazing and beautiful places to...
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Jun 9, 20221 min read


WHAT FUN - THE COOLEST SIGNING YET!
I would love to tell you that I have no idea how signings keep getting better and better, but this one is a no brainer. Hoppy's Cantina...
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May 23, 20223 min read


Don't forget - A HOPPY'S CANTINA FUN SIGNING!
Well, well, well, Whistle Brigade. The final countdown is on. Only Five days until a whole huge amount of fun happens at Hoppy's Cantina....
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May 17, 20221 min read


SEVENTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Well, seventeen years together and I keep falling more and more in love with my certainly better half. Somehow she grounds me, and...
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May 7, 20221 min read


WRENTHAM CABLE 8
After the success of my last signing I got to thinking (Which is always a scary thing) and I decided that with a few weeks before I head...
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May 7, 20221 min read


A GREAT SIGNING AT THE WEST PASSAGE BREWING COMPANY!
Truly one of the best times yet. Every signing just seems to get more adventurous and more fun than the last. For starters, I was very...
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May 2, 20221 min read


CELEBRATE - Spring here - Summer Coming!
I am so proud of how large the #whistlebrigade has grown. I just wanted to give you all a quick update..... I have multiple signings and...
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Apr 22, 20222 min read


BEER AND TACOS
Hello Whistle Brigade, so much going on! Almost too much to keep track of. “Almost” being the key word, because the next two signing...
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Apr 5, 20221 min read

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